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Intel’s latest prototype robot hand scans objects with electrical impulses, giving it an idea of the shape and composition of what’s it’s touching. Electrolocation is common in the aquatic world. Wired‘s Alexis Madrigal describes it as “sonar with electricity,” and gives us video of it in action.
Video: Robotic Hand Uses Shark-like “Sixth Sense” to Find Its Grip [Wired Science]
